{"id":12528,"date":"2025-03-28T19:38:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T19:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uniteunderone.com\/awards\/?page_id=12528"},"modified":"2026-02-17T12:49:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T12:49:35","slug":"awards-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uniteunderone.com\/awards\/awards-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Awards FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Awards FAQs<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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How To Enter<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n Is there a fee to enter the awards? <\/div>\n

No, entering the awards is <\/span>free<\/span>! <\/span><\/span><\/p>

Attendance at the Festival and Awards Ceremony is optional and ticketed separately. Nominees and finalists are welcome to participate in the awards process regardless of whether they attend the event in person.<\/p>

Just bring your incredible work and passion for diversity and inclusion.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n How do I submit a nomination? <\/div>\n

Simply click <\/span><\/span>UnderOne D<\/span>iversity and <\/span>I<\/span>nclusion<\/span> Awar<\/span>ds<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong> to explore the eleven award categories. Once <\/span>you\u2019ve<\/span> selected your category, hit \u2018nominate now,\u2019 fill out the form, and upload any supporting evidence. Easy!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n Can I enter more than one category? <\/div>\n

Yes! There is no limit to how many categories you can enter. Whether you’re an individual or an organisation, you\u2019re welcome to highlight different aspects of your impact across multiple categories.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n Can individuals and organisations nominate themselves? <\/div>\n

Yes! For individual awards like Rising Star for Inclusion<\/strong> and Leadership for Inclsuion<\/strong>, you can nominate yourself to showcase your contributions. Organisations can also nominate themselves for the reamining awards recognising company-wide initiatives.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n Can a nomination be submitted jointly with another company or organisation? <\/div>\n

Yes! If you\u2019ve collaborated with another company or organisation on a DEI initiative, you\u2019re welcome to submit a joint nomination. We love celebrating partnerships that drive meaningful change.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n Who can nominate someone for an award? <\/div>\n

Nominations come from a range of sources, including colleagues, peers, industry professionals, and self-nominations. In addition, our dedicated research team proactively identifies outstanding examples of leadership and impact across each award category. Our <\/span><\/span>Advisory Board<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span> also plays a role in <\/span>identifying<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>outstanding<\/span>\u00a0candidates. <\/span>To ensure confidentiality, we <\/span>don\u2019t<\/span> disclose<\/span> specific details about the nomination process.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n Can nominations be submitted after the deadline? <\/div>\n

Unfortunately, no late submissions will be accepted. Be sure to <\/span>submit<\/span> by <\/span>midnight on March 20th 2026<\/strong> (Invited Nominees) and March 26th 2026<\/strong> (Public Nominees)<\/span>!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Submission Guidance<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n Are there any specific rules or guidelines for submitting a nomination? <\/div>\n

All nominations must be submitted in no more than 750 words<\/strong>, clearly demonstrating purpose, action, and impact<\/strong>. You may include up to three pieces of supplementary evidence<\/strong>, which must be clearly signposted within your written submission.<\/p>

Further guidance \u2014 including submission tips and details on accepted formats \u2014 can be found on the relevant category submission page.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n What types of entries are eligible for submission? <\/div>\n

We\u2019re looking for inspiring DEI initiatives\u2014whether it\u2019s a campaign, project, or programme. If it has made a real impact in fostering inclusion and equity, we want to hear about it!<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n Can I submit a project that is ongoing or in progress? <\/div>\n

Yes! If your project is still in progress, just be sure to highlight the results achieved so far and your plans for continued impact.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n Is there a limit to the amount of supplementary evidence I can upload? <\/div>\n

You may include up to three pieces of supplementary evidence<\/strong>, such as reports, case studies, or media coverage. Any supporting material must be clearly signposted within the written submission, as judges are not required to review documents that are not referenced.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Due to the volume of entries, we\u2019re unable to offer individual feedback.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Judging & Selection<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n What is the judging process? <\/div>\n

Our expert panel of DEI professionals will evaluate entries based on a set of crtieria. The judges will shortlist finalists, and winners will be selected.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n When will the finalist be announced? <\/div>\n

Finalist will be revealed April 7, 2026 on our website!<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Winners will be announced live at the award ceremony on July 10th, 2026<\/strong> at Voco Oxford Spires, Oxford.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Award Ceremony <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n Where will the awards take place? <\/div>\n

The awards ceremony will be held <\/span>in the afternoon on July 10th, 2026<\/strong>, at the VOCO Oxford Spires<\/span>. <\/span>It\u2019s<\/span> going to be a fantastic venue for celebrating DEI excellence!<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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If you\u2019d like to join us for the 2026 UnderOne D&I Awards, please reach out to hello@underonediversityinclusionawards.com<\/a><\/strong> for ticket information and availability.<\/p>

Note:<\/strong> Finalists will receive a direct invitation, so no need to register separately if you\u2019re on the shortlist.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n Can my company sponsor one of the awards? <\/div>\n

Absolutely! If your company is interested in sponsoring an award, head to our sponsor page here<\/a><\/span> to learn more and apply.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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